How To Fix SWF_FLEX_DEF068 - Reference Time '&1' is not defined in scenario

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_DEF -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Reference Time '&1' is not defined in scenario

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_DEF068 - Reference Time '&1' is not defined in scenario ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_DEF068, which states "Reference Time '&1' is not defined in scenario," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Process Management (BPM) when a reference time that is expected to be defined in a workflow scenario is missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Time Definition: The reference time specified in the workflow scenario is not defined in the workflow configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The reference time might be incorrectly configured or not activated in the workflow definition.
  Changes in Workflow: If there have been recent changes to the workflow or scenario, the reference time might not have been updated accordingly.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, the reference time definitions might not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Go to the workflow definition in the SAP system (transaction code SWDD).
  Verify that the reference time is correctly defined in the workflow scenario.
  Ensure that the reference time is activated and properly linked to the relevant workflow steps.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Reference Time:
  
  If the reference time is indeed missing, you will need to define it in the workflow scenario.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area (e.g., transaction SWF_CUST) and add the necessary reference time.
  
  
  
  Review Recent Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the workflow, review those changes to ensure that all necessary components, including reference times, are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the workflow was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including reference times, were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the workflow to ensure that the error is resolved and that the workflow functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder - to create or modify workflows.
  SWF_CUST: Workflow Customizing - to configure workflow settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflows and reference time configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SWF_FLEX_DEF068 error message in your SAP system.